I'll feel the same as I do now. Fingers crossed they come through the game unscathed, annoyed we have to play a game with a weakened team and pleased for them that they get a chance to get themselves recognised prior to the 4 Nations. I think you may have misunderstood my "Oh dear". I was referring to the imbalance of the teams now on Friday week, not mocking your team for having nobody in the squad. I like you as a club. Best fans in the league.

TBH, the ones we might have had in the squad have been rubbish recently, I think we have enough to match your forwards, its the loss of Bridge that will be of benefit to us as we have no-one of quality in his position (assuming he would play at 6).

Agree on Harrison, Atkins not really stood out for me this year

Atkins has been quietly effective. Does a lot of work both clearing our line and in defence. Chipped in with eight (I think) tries. Not as spectacular as Bridge, King, Riley, Hicks but he's done well. Not sure he's on England form though.

Big assumption with Tony Smith in charge! He'd look at your squad and choose from Briers, Bridge, Grix and Monaghan for the halves. If Webster and Welham are the centres, we'd need good defenders in there so Bridge might have been left there.

Fox and Briscoe's form did not merit selection on this occasion, but I'm sure they will both turn in sterling performances for Rovers against Wire.

SM has clearly picked form players, and quite rightly he's overlooked ours.

Fox's international career won't be over yet, not so sure with Shaun though.

I'm not sure what your level of knowledge or interest is in the game, but the fact you have said that not once but twice suggests to me you are totally clueless

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